At Stockton on the Forest Primary School, all children are treated as valued individuals and are given the support and encouragement required to achieve their full potential. We aim to provide a caring, happy environment where children feel nurtured and cared for. We are committed to supporting children to develop strong self-esteem and a positive mindset. We achieve this through living out our school values and learning the importance of looking after our wellbeing in assemblies, in lessons and with enrichment days and visitors. This supports our pupils to access an inclusive, broad and balanced curriculum that helps all to enjoy learning and achieve their potential. Where children face challenges in learning that may require additional support, provision or approach, we work closely with the child and their families to make sure they get the best supportive learning environment where all children experience achievement and success.

Our SEN team:

Our SENCO is Miss Collins, who can be contacted via the school office on 01904 400366, through Dojo or by email on Joanna.Collins@stocktononforest.yorkschools.net

Mrs Botham is the school governor for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Our pastoral and SEND team are led by Mrs Cressey, our ELSA trained HLTA. Mrs Cressey is currently on maternity leave and is covered by Mrs Jackson this academic year. Mrs Jackson also has extensive experience and knowledge of ELSA and SEN. 

We also have weekly wellbeing support from Kirsty and Bethany, NHS Wellbeing in Mind team and Nicola Freeborn, CYC School Wellbeing Service. 

If you have any questions or would like any further information, please email: Joanna.Collins@stocktononforest.yorkschools.net

SEND report and policy

This report aims to outline our school's SEND provision and procedures. It should be read in conjunction with the Local Authority’s Local Offer, available on the Yor-ok website (link below)

Please visit our Policies page (click link) to read the following:

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Policy

Accessibility plan

Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion policy

Equality information and objective statements

Supporting children with medical conditions

Click on the links to visit websites of York's local offer to support children and families:

SEND CENTRAL – York SEND Local Offer SEND CENTRAL is York’s Family Hub that specialises in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This is a hub that families can seek advice and information about what’s available in York when they have children and young people who have additional needs, any age from 0 to 25. It provides an essential breathing space for children, young people, and their families. A warm, welcoming, and supportive environment where families can go for information, advice, and support on all aspects of SEND and where they can find out more about the Local Offer in York.

York SENDIASS – York SENDIASS York SENDIASS supports children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and their parents and carers. They provide a free, impartial and confidential service to help with concerns or questions around education, health, social care, inclusion and preparing for adulthood.

Welcome to Raise York – Raise York York RAISE online is designed to support parents, carers, children, young people and anyone who works with children, young people and families.

York supporting Mental Health: 

Children's mental health - Every Mind Matters - NHS 

Child mental health: recognising and responding to issues | NSPCC Learning

YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People | YoungMinds